#296: Hardest Job Of The Season Field And Garden With Lisa Mason Ziegler podcast

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“If we march into that village and we start trying to persecute people for using poison, something that's very illegal, nobody's going to talk to us. We're not going to find out where the poison came from. We're not going to be able to shut anything down. We should take the approach that people are using poison because they're desperate, because they see no other alternative.” – Andrew Stein Andrew Stein is a wildlife ecologist who spent the past 25 years studying human carnivore conflict from African wild dogs and lions in Kenya and Botswana to leopards and hyenas in Namibia. His work has long focused on finding ways for people and predators to coexist. He is the founder of CLAWS , an organization based in Botswana that's working at the intersection of cutting-edge wildlife research and community driven conservation. Since its start in 2014 and official launch as an NGO in 2020, CLAWS has been pioneering science-based, tech-forward strategies to reduce conflict between people and carnivores. By collaborating closely with local communities, especially traditional cattle herders, CLAWS supports both species conservation and rural livelihoods—making coexistence not just possible, but sustainable.…

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#338: "Why I Don’t Use Floral Recipes" with Ellen Frost 31:21

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Join Lisa Mason Ziegler and Ellen Frost as they discuss the limitations of floral recipes and the beauty of creating unique designs with local flowers. Discover how flexibility, communication, and community relationships can empower you to confidently make unique floral arrangements without using recipes. Mentions Ellen’s newsletter signup⁠ ⁠Ellen’s YouTube Channel⁠ Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠Ellen Frost Flowers⁠⁠, ⁠Local Color Flowers⁠ Ellen Online Courses: Florist School Online , Preparing to Sell to Florists ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!…

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#337: How Flower Farm Spending Makes or Breaks You 31:01

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Let’s talk money—the kind that keeps your flower farm alive or quietly drains it dry. In this episode, Lisa digs into the tough truth about spending on the farm: what’s worth it, what’s not, and how to make choices that lead to long-term success instead of slow collapse. If you're ready to face your farm finances head-on, this one's for you. Mentions Free Phone App for Live Gardening Shows: Get the App Lisa's Course, Flower Farming School Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!…

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#336: Ask A Flower Farmer with Daniel Schavey (March) 35:01

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This episode features a takeover of our popular “Ask a Flower Farmer” live Q&A session on Instagram. Daniel Schavey of Petal Pickers Flower Co. in Greenville, SC hosted this one. Daniel is a 9th-year flower farmer growing in zone 8a and an alumnus of most of The Gardener’s Workshop’s online courses. Here, Daniel offers an update on his growing season and answers questions on topics such as growing flowers for Mother's Day, seed starting and growing tips, how to "hedge your bets" in flower farming, and so much more! Mentions ⁠⁠⁠Petalpickers.com⁠⁠⁠ : fresh flowers shipped nationwide, dahlia tuber, cutting, and bulb sales ⁠⁠Online Courses⁠⁠ from The Gardener's Workshop ⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!…

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#335: Ask A Florist, March Q&A with Ellen Frost 26:58

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Today’s episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. However, this one we called Ask a Florist featured guest hostess Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers in Baltimore, MD. Ellen is a floral designer who creates exclusively with flowers and foliage purchased from local growers. She is also one of our course instructors here at The Gardener’s Workshop. In this Q&A Ellen fielded questions about: farmer-florist relationships, design tips for weddings, marketing flowers to florists, must-have greenery for bouquets, planning wedding florals, and pricing your flowers, among others. Mentions Ellen’s newsletter signup⁠ ⁠Ellen’s YouTube Channel⁠ FlowerMore Community Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠Ellen Frost Flowers⁠⁠, ⁠Local Color Flowers⁠ Ellen Online Courses: Florist School Online , Preparing to Sell to Florists ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!…

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#334: "Should You Sell to Florists?" with Ellen Frost 41:57

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Should you sell your flowers to florists? What attributes make a farmer a good match for selling to a florist? Here, Lisa chats with Ellen about her experiences working with 40+ flower farmers in her region. Learn what she thinks it takes to be successful in this popular selling channel and how you can accomplish it. Mentions Ellen’s newsletter signup⁠ ⁠Ellen’s YouTube Channel⁠ Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠Ellen Frost Flowers⁠⁠, ⁠Local Color Flowers⁠ Ellen Online Courses: Florist School Online , Preparing to Sell to Florists ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!…

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#333: Bringing Joy Through Flowers - Meet Tricia and The Simple Sunflower 29:08

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I’m thrilled to share an inspiring story with you today. I want to introduce you to Tricia from The Simple Sunflower, an organization that’s making a big difference in our community by repurposing flowers for those in need. In my chat with Tricia, you'll learn what they do, how they do it, and ways to apply this in your own community as well. Together, we can bring a little more joy into the world, one bouquet at a time! Mentions The Simple Sunflower: Website , Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!…

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#332: Are You Digging Your Business’s Grave? 34:57

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Are you planting for success or setting yourself up for failure? Today, I’m excited to talk about something that many flower farmers, especially those just starting, often overlook. Are you a part-time flower farmer planting for a full-time flower farmer? This question is crucial to your success in the flower farming business. The bottom line is, don’t plant a full-time garden with part-time hours. Be realistic about what you can handle. And most importantly, don’t feel pressured to grow everything in your first season. Take your time, enjoy the process, and grow at a pace that works for you. I hope this helps you see the path to success in flower farming more clearly! Mentions Lisa's Course, Flower Farming School Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!…

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#331: Dave Dowling's December Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer 23:11

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This episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. It was guest-hosted by Dave Dowling of Ball/ColorLink, a former flower farmer and the instructor for our online course: ⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More ⁠⁠⁠ . Dave is always happy to share his knowledge with our listeners! Topics Covered Managing gladiolus bulbs Peony growing & maintenance Hydrangea pruning Holiday arrangements using seasonal foliage Growing bulbs in cooler temperatures Timing your plantings for Christmas flowers Storing & planting Iris bulbs Direct sowing cool season hardy annuals (Cool Flowers) Episode originally aired 12/11/24 on Instagram . Join Lisa and her guest hosts Wednesdays at 12:30PM Eastern time to get your cut flower growing questions answered by the experts! Mentions Dave's Course: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!…

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#330: A Flower Farming Life to Love 27:07

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Flower farming isn't just about the blooms, it's about the journey! Join Lisa Mason Ziegler as she shares her insights on facing challenges and making smart choices in the world of flower farming. Your good life awaits! Mentions Lisa's Course, Flower Farming School Online Lisa's Course, The Easy Cut Flower Garden ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!…

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#329: Flower Farmer Grit 26:22

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Today, I want to dive into something really important for anyone looking to succeed in flower farming or any kind of business: grit. I believe developing grit is a choice. It’s not something you’re born with; it’s something you cultivate over time. Each time you face a fear or a challenge and choose to push through, you’re building your grit. Mentions Lisa's Course, Flower Farming School Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!…

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#328: 3 Steps to Fail as a Flower Farmer 29:37

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Today I’m thrilled to share some important tips for anyone dreaming of starting a flower farming business. As I look back on my journey, I wish I had these resources when I started. This is about the three key steps that can lead to failure as a flower farmer. I’ve seen many passionate people vanish from the business, and it’s often due to skipping over some basic but crucial steps. I'd love to keep YOU from failing, and I hope these tips help you navigate the challenges of flower farming and keep your passion alive. ~Lisa Mentions ⁠The Flower Farmer Club⁠ , presented by The Gardener's Workshop ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!…

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#327: Why Collaboration Beats Competition 30:33

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Today I'm diving into a topic that I've never really talked about before: collaboration versus competition. Why are we so afraid of competition? Let's explore why collaboration can actually be more beneficial. Mentions The Flower Farmer Club , presented by The Gardener's Workshop ⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!…

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#326: The Power of Community 19:01

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Today I am here to share my thoughts on something that has had a big impact on my flower farming journey personally: community. A community is powerful no matter where you currently are on your flower farming journey. I created The Flower Farmer Club to be a safe place for us all to be motivated and encouraged, and to be a place for learning and exploration! I am so eager to join you on your adventure and I look forward to seeing you in the club. Mentions The Flower Farmer Club , presented by The Gardener's Workshop ⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!…

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#325: Planting Cool Flowers in Very Early Spring 29:52

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Today, I want to dive into the topic of cool flowers and the importance of planting them in very early spring. The basic idea is to plant these flowers in cool to cold conditions to get the best performance out of them, which can happen in fall, winter, or very early spring. Many people have been led away from planting during these unusual times. But I assure you, this is where the magic happens! For flower farmers, planting cool flowers can significantly boost your business. We’re talking about flowers like: Bells of Ireland Sweet peas Stock Snapdragons Lisianthus Larkspur Status Poppies When planted at the right time, these flowers bloom earlier, grow taller, produce more stems, and are more resistant to diseases and pests. Listen in to learn who can plant in this window, when and what to plant, and more! Mentions Lisa's Book, Cool Flowers Lisa's Book, The Cut Flower Handbook Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest The Flower Farmer Club , presented by The Gardener's Workshop ⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!…

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#324: Cool Flower Successions in Very Early Spring & Beyond (Best of '24 Rerelease) 30:25

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